How To Fix 0S171 - No tables exist to be selected

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: 0S - Messages for the SQL trace

• Message number: 171

• Message text: No tables exist to be selected

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message 0S171 - No tables exist to be selected ?

  The SAP error message 0S171: No tables exist to be selected typically occurs when you are trying to execute a query or report that requires data from a database table, but the system cannot find any tables that match the criteria specified in your selection.
  Causes:
  
  No Data in the Table: The most common reason is that the table you are trying to access is empty or does not contain any records that meet the selection criteria.
  Incorrect Table Name: You may have specified an incorrect table name or a table that does not exist in the database.
  Authorization Issues: The user executing the query may not have the necessary authorizations to access the specified tables.
  Selection Criteria: The selection criteria defined in the query may be too restrictive, resulting in no records being returned.
  Database Connection Issues: There may be issues with the database connection, preventing the system from accessing the tables.
  
  Solutions:
  
  Check Table Existence: Verify